This series is written by a private citizen with an abiding interest in U.S. history and particularly its founding documents: The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution.

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Probably everyone has their own definition of sabotage and saboteur. One thing, however, is certain: anyone who knowingly or unknowingly commits sabotage destroys or severely impacts the function or capability of the system.

In terms of the Constitution, let’s look at Amendment XIV and what has been done in terms of “interpreting” or “incorporating” its provisions into the federal government’s power and reach.

Sec. 1 states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States … are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States …”

Sec. 5 states, “The Congress shall have power to enforce … the provisions of this article.”

Simple enough and reasonably clear. Proposed June 13, 1866 and ratified on July 9, 1968, it followed the Civil War when it was clear that discrimination against blacks was being implemented in various ways. A combination of legislation and intimidation had been employed to prevent blacks from participating in the voting process.

To “right this wrong,” Congress and the states passed the XIV Amendment.

What has happened since?

Almost immediately upon its passage, forces went to work to undermine or sabotage its intended purpose.

Multi-culturalism is simply a way of sabotaging the integration of diverse cultural and ethnic groups that voluntarily came to the United States. Presumably, the U.S. offered something better than what their homeland could or did provide. To maintain their original culture and resist integrating it into the fabric of American society is destructive of the foundation or intent of the Constitution as well as the Declaration of Independence, both of which seek one people capable of self-government.

Diversity is another word for sabotage. Celebrating diversity is simply another way of segregating the populace into groups for whatever reason. It fails to assimilate the individual into society and allow the assumption of a rightful position based on character and ability. Being “diverse” is divisive rather than contributory to either the individual’s or society’s well being. Caesar termed it, “divide and conquer!”

The Federal Reserve sabotages the value of our money. Reportedly, heads of “The Fed” have said a little inflation is a good thing. For whom? It robs us of purchasing power, playing a numbers game only.

Five cents in 1913 would buy what today would cost $1 in our current “funny” money!

“Hate crime” legislation sabotages the justice system. It creates unequal standards for special groups rather than applying the fundamental dictum of “equal justice for all.” Such legislation is a political attempt to allow for the fact that our laws are not being applied equally for all.

“Implied powers.” There is no such thing as implied powers in the Constitution. This is a figment of some politicians’ imagination to circumvent the limited government structured by the founders. As Amendments IX and X state so succinctly, whatever powers are not specifically granted to the federal government are reserved to the states or the citizens thereof. The two amendments reinforce one another.

From the beginning there have been those who wanted to “expand” the powers of the federal government. Yet, the Founding Fathers believed, as Jefferson so aptly put it, “that government is best which governs least.” Well, you can’t have implied powers permitting all kinds of transgressions into the affairs of the private citizens and still have a government which governs least.

In fact, if you follow their line of reasoning, you will soon not have a “self-governing” body at all. You will have a socialist dictatorship – or perhaps something even worse.

That’s my view. What’s yours? I can be reached at
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